The South Called, and Dessert Is On (You’re Welcome)

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Seriously sweet Southern desserts, look no further. We’ve got everything from the decadent Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Praline Cheesecake to the melt-in-your-mouth Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Brown Sugar Icing—yep, it’s as rich as it sounds. Maybe you’re more of a Peach Cobbler Recipe fan, or perhaps the tangy twist of Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes is more your speed. Whatever you’re craving, this collection of Southern desserts, including Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding and the irresistible Red Velvet Cupcakes, is sure to hit the spot. Ready to get your sugar fix?

Chocolate Pie!

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A slice of pie with four unique layers of chocolate.
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Chocolate Pie is the ultimate indulgence for chocolate lovers, with a rich chocolate cookie crust, layers of mousse, ganache, and whipped cream. Chill it, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, and get ready to prove that pie beats cake any day!

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pie

Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Salad at its finest
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Marshmallow Fruit Salad is a must-try, whether you serve it as a dessert or side dish. This classic ambrosia salad is so good, it deserves a spot at every table!
Get the Recipe: Ambrosia Salad

Peach Cobbler Recipe

A small white bowl filled with peach cobbler topped with a dollop of whipped cream and garnished with a mint sprig. A spoon and a checkered napkin are placed nearby on a wooden table.
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Peach Cobbler is the easiest way to enjoy juicy, sweet peaches topped with a buttery, cake-like crust and a touch of nutmeg and cinnamon. It’s a simple dessert that’s pure peachy perfection!
Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Recipe

Easy Strawberry Pretzel Pie

A strawberry pie with pretzel crust and fresh berries on top.
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Strawberry Pretzel Pie is a no-bake dessert that’s as sweet as it is salty, with a buttery pretzel crust, creamy cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries on top. Chill it, then add a handful of pretzels and edible flowers for the ultimate indulgence—food for the soul!

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Pie

Nilla Wafer Banana Pudding

Layers of banana pudding, Nilla wafer cookies, and whipped cream.
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Banana Pudding Trifle is a Southern classic with layers of creamy banana pudding, Cool Whip, and ‘Nilla Wafers. Make it in advance and swap the wafers for banana bread or sugar cookies if you like!

Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding

Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Brown Sugar Icing (Easy Pound Cake Recipe)

A loaf of bread covered with glaze and sprinkled with chopped nuts sits on a rustic wooden board. Two slices are cut from the loaf, revealing a moist, golden interior. Crumbs and nuts are scattered around.
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Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Brown Sugar Icing (which, let’s be real, is mostly caramel) is a sweet, irresistible treat that’s perfect for the season. Topped with crunchy pecans and a rich caramel glaze, this cake makes the ultimate homemade gift—if you’re willing to part with it!
Get the Recipe: Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Brown Sugar Icing (Easy Pound Cake Recipe)

Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes

Powdered sugar being dusted atop a lemon pudding cake in a ramekin.
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Warm Lemon Pudding Cakes are the perfect blend of refreshing citrus and comforting warmth. With a simple mix of lemon juice, butter, sugar, and eggs, these individual cakes have a spongy top and creamy, tangy pudding at the bottom—ideal for sharing or keeping all to yourself!

Get the Recipe: Lemon Pudding Cakes

Hummingbird Cake

A forkful of 3-layer hummingbird cake with pineapple and a cream cheese frosting.
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Hummingbird Cake is a Southern classic that blends banana bread and pineapple for a flavor you won’t forget. With bananas, pineapple, and pecans, plus layers of cream cheese frosting, it’s easy to make and impossible to resist!

Get the Recipe: Hummingbird Cake

Pineapple Pretzel Salad

Pineapple Pretzel Salad in all its glory
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Pineapple Pretzel Salad is my Easter must-have, combining the perfect mix of salty and sweet. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing favorite that’s as easy as it is delicious!
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Pretzel Salad

Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Tasty Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe on display
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Red Velvet Cupcakes with creamy, dreamy cream cheese frosting are a must-try—because let’s face it, you haven’t truly lived until you’ve had one! These cupcakes are the perfect balance of velvety texture and irresistible frosting.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Halfway to Heaven Bars

Halfway to Heaven Bars served fresh
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Halfway to Heaven Bars are a slice of heaven, packed with chocolate chips and crowned with a sweet brown sugar meringue. These homemade treats are so dreamy, they might just send you straight to dessert bliss!
Get the Recipe: Halfway to Heaven Bars

Creamy Rice Pudding Recipe

Creamy Rice Pudding Recipe
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Creamy Rice Pudding is the cozy, old-fashioned treat you’ve been craving! With just a dash of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla, this simple recipe uses pantry staples to deliver a bowl of pure comfort.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Rice Pudding Recipe

Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Praline Cheesecake

The image features an Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake with chopped pecans and a caramel glaze. A slice is slightly separated from the whole, revealing the rich filling and thick graham cracker crust.
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Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Praline Cheesecake will have you swooning from the first bite. A rich blend of creamy cheesecake, praline pecans, and apple pie flavors, all with a splash of bourbon, makes this dessert a showstopper.

Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Cheesecake

15 Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie

Peanut butter pie with chocolate sauce dripping over the edges.
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15 Minute Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Pie is the perfect quick fix for anyone who loves the classic peanut butter and chocolate combo. With just a few simple ingredients like cream cheese, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, this no-bake pie comes together in no time—pure dessert magic!

Get the Recipe: Chocolate and Peanut Butter Pie

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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